# Politoed - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Politoed in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Politoed)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Politoed
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 94.000%
- **Weather Ball**: 82.000%
- **Perish Song**: 72.000%
- **Encore**: 48.000%
- **Muddy Water**: 28.000%
- **Icy Wind**: 28.000%
- **Helping Hand**: 14.000%
- **Ice Beam**: 14.000%
- **Earth Power**: 4.000%
- **Hydro Pump**: 4.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Drizzle**: 96.000%
- **Water Absorb**: 4.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 62.000%
- **Mystic Water**: 16.000%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 12.000%
- **Quick Claw**: 4.000%
- **Mental Herb**: 2.000%
- **Bright Powder**: 2.000%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 70.000%
- **Gengar**: 68.000%
- **Basculegion**: 50.000%
- **Sinistcha**: 34.000%
- **Archaludon**: 34.000%
- **Dragonite**: 30.000%

## Featured Teams with Politoed

### Team 1 by Kotori
*Record: 10 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Politoed, Gengar, Incineroar, Palafin, Whimsicott, Kommo-O

**Politoed Set**:
- **Ability**: Drizzle
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Protect, Weather Ball, Perish Song, Encore

### Team 2 by Alyse J
*Record: 8 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69c84a6036f5b5c303dc05f6*

**Pokemon**: Politoed, Glimmora, Whimsicott, Volcarona, Gyarados, Rotom-Wash

**Politoed Set**:
- **Ability**: Water Absorb
- **Item**: Bright Powder
- **Moves**: Icy Wind, Perish Song, Protect, Weather Ball

### Team 3 by jorgegmz
*Record: 7 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69c84a6036f5b5c303dc05f6*

**Pokemon**: Gengar-Mega, Politoed, Incineroar, Basculegion, Archaludon, Gallade

**Politoed Set**:
- **Ability**: Drizzle
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Weather Ball, Icy Wind, Perish Song, Protect


## FAQ for Politoed in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Politoed?
The most common moves for Politoed are Protect, Weather Ball, Perish Song, Encore. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Politoed?
Politoed is frequently paired with Incineroar, Gengar, Basculegion, Sinistcha. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Politoed?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Politoed?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Politoed?
Politoed is most effectively run with the ability **Drizzle** (96.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (62.000%).

### What is the most common role for Politoed?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Politoed often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Politoed?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Politoed on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Politoed) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Politoed
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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